Williams-Sonoma Shines in Holiday Quarter

March 18, 2013  by in UnCategorized   

By Aggregated Content in Financial Reports on March 19, 2013 from http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/19/williamssonoma-results-idUSL1N0CBDLL20130319?feedType=RSS&feedName=cyclicalConsumerGoodsSector

U.S. home goods chain Williams-Sonoma Inc on Tuesday reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit, aided by fewer discounts and strong online sales in the holiday season.

The results coincided with housing data that showed groundbreaking to build U.S. homes rose in February and that permits for construction climbed to the highest level since 2008, raising hopes for the housing market and retailers who focus on homeowners.

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